Bcr/Abl Gene Rearrangement

Test Code

LAB1812

CPT Codes
81207, 81206

Includes

If P190 transcript expression was previously documented, only P190 BCR-ABL1 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code: 81207). If P210 transcript expression was previously documented, only P210 BCR-ABL1 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code: 81206). If no prior positive is documented P190 BCR-ABL1 and P210 BCR-ABL1 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 81206, 81207).

Preferred Specimen

3mL Lavender EDTA

Minimum Volume

Whole blood: 4 mL
Bone marrow: 2 mL

Instructions

Collect 6 mL of whole blood or 3 mL bone marrow in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Whole blood or bone marrow is shipped at room temperature or refrigerated (cold packs). Do not freeze whole blood or bone marrow. After collection of the sample, draw date and time, as well as sample type, must be written on the tube and included as requested information. Ship sample immediately, due to short stability of 72 hours. If the stability of the sample cannot be determined, delay in result or cancellation of test may occur.

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.